Silva wants French champions PSG to make a move for Rooney

Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva has begged his club to sign Wayne Rooney after revealing his admiration for the unsettled Manchester United forward.

Rooney had a transfer request turned down by Sir Alex Ferguson towards the end of last season and is seeking showdown talks with new United boss David Moyes when he returns from holiday.

Should the England star, 27, reiterate his desire to leave Old Trafford then the wealthy French champions PSG would be at the front of the queue to sign Rooney.

Target: Thiago Silva wants PSG to sign Wayne Rooney

Centre back Silva, who marked Rooney in last week’s 2-2 draw between Brazil and England, told media in his homeland: ‘I love this player.

‘Whenever I have played against him he has scored. I would really like Rooney to sign for PSG. This would be a reinforcement of quality for us.’

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Silva added that he is looking to extend his stay in the French capital after a successful first season with PSG.

‘This is something that occurs at each transfer window,’ the 28-year-old said ahead of Sunday night’s clash between Brazil and France. ‘I am under contract at PSG [until 2017] and I hope to go after this contract.’